FBI Omaha: Cyber Threats, Gangs & Homeland Security

FBI Omaha is working closer to home than most people realize. In this episode of The Inner Circle, Gil Cohen sits down with Eugene Kowel, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Omaha Field Office, overseeing Nebraska and Iowa operations. From cyber threats and foreign interference to gang violence, drug trafficking, and agricultural security, Kowal explains how federal, state, and local agencies work shoulder to shoulder to protect our communities. You'll hear how the FBI responds to ransomware attacks, ATM jackpotting, terrorism threats, and organized crime — and why partnerships are the backbone of modern law enforcement. Kowal also shares his personal journey from Manhattan prosecutor to FBI leadership, what a day in his role actually looks like, and how the Bureau is recruiting the next generation of agents and analysts. If you've ever wondered what the FBI is really doing in Nebraska and Iowa, this episode provides a rare, behind-the-scenes look. Learn more about Operation Winter Shield: https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/cyber/wintershield Follow the links to learn more: https://www.fbijobs.govhttps://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/omaha Follow Omaha Magazine on Facebook - Instagram - LinkedIn - Twitter. Visit us online at omahamagazine.com. This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative.